Community College of Philadelphia
FNMT 016-041: Arithmetic
(3 Credit Hours)

Professor William C. Reil
DEPARTMENT OF FOUNDATIONAL MATHEMATICS (FNMT)
Fall Session 2017
Office: B2-25f; Phone: 215-564-1635
Email: wreil@ccp.edu
Office hours: by appointment or mutual agreement. Please try to speak with me first, if possible before or after class, before sending any emails (include your phone number).
Class days: Tuesdays 6:00-9:05 PM
Classroom: CBI C3-13
CRN: 42277
TEXTBOOK: FNMT 016 Arithmetic, Bittinger and Penna, Third Custom Edition for CCP

Learning Objectives

This is a basic arithmetic course with some exposure to algebra. Key ideas include basic arithmetic calculations, the manipulation of fractions, decimals, exponents and the laws of signed numbers. Correct mathematical forms and notation are emphasized.

Prerequisite

FNMT 016 satisfactory placement score

Grades

Three tests are counted equally, including a final, comprehensive, written exam by the Foundational Math Department, as well as a component for class participation. No calculators are allowed on any test. Tests are given at approximately equal intervals, with due notice, depending upon the material. A student who misses a test during the course, for good cause, must see me concerning a make-up as soon as they return to class. A student who does not take the final exam cannot be given a passing grade. Students must be familiar with and adhere to the College's Academic Honesty Policy.

College Policies

Standard college policies are observed in the classroom, including those involving attendance, food (no gum) and drink, and cellphones.

Classroom Deportment

Only behavior conducive to learning is permitted in the classroom. Promptness and full attendance in class is expected.

Disability Information

Students with disabilities should make arrangements with the Center on Disabilities and then speak to me privately for appropriate accommodations. Center on Disabilities: BG39; phone 215-751-8050; email: cod@ccp.edu.

Proposed Course Outline (by week)

1-2. chapter 1: including whole number operations and solving equations. 

3-4. chapter 2: including integer arithmetic and order of operations.

5-6. chapter 3: including factorization and fractional operations.

7-8. chapter 4: including the least common multiple and mixed numbers.

9-10. chapter 5: including decimals and fractions and their equivalency.

11-12. chapter 7: including percents and their applications.

13-14. review for departmental exam.